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International cricket in 1981

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The 1981 International cricket season was from May 1981 to August 1981.[1][2]

Season overview

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International tours
Start date Home team Away team Results [Matches]
Test ODI FC LA
4 June 1981  England  Australia 3–1 [6] 1–2 [3]

June

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Australia in England

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ODI series
No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result
ODI 119 4 June Ian Botham Kim Hughes Lord's, London  England by 6 wickets
ODI 120 6 June Ian Botham Kim Hughes Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham  Australia by 2 runs
ODI 121 8 June Ian Botham Kim Hughes Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds  Australia by 71 runs
The Ashes Test series
No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result
Test 903 18–21 June Ian Botham Kim Hughes Trent Bridge, Nottingham  Australia by 4 wickets
Test 904 2–7 July Ian Botham Kim Hughes Lord's, London Match drawn
Test 905 16–21 July Mike Brearley Kim Hughes Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds  England by 18 runs
Test 906 30 Jul–2 August Mike Brearley Kim Hughes Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham  England by 29 runs
Test 907 13–17 August Mike Brearley Kim Hughes Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester  England by 103 runs
Test 908 27 Aug–1 September Mike Brearley Kim Hughes Kennington Oval, London Match drawn

References

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  1. ^ "Season 1981". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Season 1981 overview". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 March 2020.